Housing Policy Analyst

State of Oregon • Salem, OR

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) as a Housing Policy Analyst on the Strategy Team within the Policy Wing in our Housing Division. The incumbent will play an important role in the implementation of Statewide Planning Goal 10 – Housing by providing support to local governments preparing Contextualized Housing Need analyses, Housing Capacity Analyses, Housing Production Strategy reports. The Strategy Team leads Housing Production Strategy reviews, supports the development of best practices, resources, and tools for local governments to implement Goal 10 – Housing deliverables. It is advantageous for the occupant of this position to bring strong understanding of complex local housing needs and abilities to translate those needs into housing policy and guidance that increase housing production, affordability, and choice. The ideal candidate will have local government planning experience, and lived or professional experience working with historically and currently underserved and under-resourced communities. This role will also support the administration of grants and technical assistance to local governments throughout the state and contribute to the work across the Housing Division. As part of DLCD’s mission, in partnership with community members and local governments, we foster equitable, inclusive, sustainable, vibrant communities, while protecting our natural resources legacy for current and future generations. A day in the life as a Housing Policy Analyst you will: Provide technical assistance to local governments in Oregon to plan for sufficient housing supply, sufficient affordable housing supply, and increased equity of housing outcomes for marginalized and excluded communities Develop and maintain statewide resources, tools, and best practices for meeting Goal 10 – Housing requirements Lead assistance to local governments in completing obligations under Statewide Planning Goal 10 – Housing including updating housing capacity analyses and housing production strategies as required by OAR 660-008 and reviewing submitted deliverables for compliance with state statutes and rules Support Housing Division staff in the Acceleration Program referrals, audits, and acceleration agreement development as directed under the Housing Acceleration Program described in OAR 660-008 Work and coordinate with interested parties, other state agencies, and local governments on these issues, with an emphasis on engaging historically and currently underserved and under-resourced communities in discussion of draft and revised program approaches Prepare technical memos, findings summaries, compliance reviews, and other housing planning documents that support Goal 10-Housing Requirements For a copy of the full position description, please email [email protected]. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion One of DLCD’s foundational goals is to become a diverse, equitable, and inclusive agency that implements an equitable and inclusive planning program for Oregon. Efforts are supported by the State of Oregon Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Action Plan and an agency Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee and Work Plan. At DLCD, all employees are expected to recognize value in individual and cultural differences; lead activities in their division to promote and foster a diverse workforce; actively engage in implementing the DEI Work Plan and associated activities including achieving the agency’s affirmative action objectives and goals. We recognize that to successfully meet our mission and agency values, our commitment to racial equity, diversity, equity, and inclusion must be at the center of our work. DLCD values the lived and professional experiences of individuals from historically and currently underserved and under-resourced communities and honor our Government-to-Government relations responsibilities with Oregon’s federally recognized Native American Tribes. We are committed to building and sustaining an inclusive, belonging, and equitable working environment for all employees. Candidates with diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, language fluencies, lived experiences, and skillsets are encouraged to apply. What’s in it for you: Opportunity to collaborate with a team of talented professionals who are passionate about the agency’s mission and priorities. Flexible work location, with a mix of remote and in-office work. 11 paid holidays per year and additional personal business time off. Comprehensive benefit package options. The Benefits The State of Oregon offers a competitive and affordable health and benefits package, including excellent medical, vision and dental coverage, paid holidays off, and personal business leave, as well as paid and accrued vacation and sick leave. In addition to standard medical benefits and employee leave, the state also provides additional optional benefits, such as basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses. After a qualifying period, new employees are enrolled in the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP). State employees also have access to benefits like deferred compensation plans through the Oregon Savings Growth Plan and the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Join thousands of state employees who came for a job and stayed for a career! Minimum Qualifications A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills; AND two years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work. OR Any combination of experience and education equivalent to five years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification Note: the specific type of experience or education requirements will be listed by the recruiting agency based on the position under recruitment We’re Also Looking for: Ability to solve a variety of planning problems relating to implementing statutory and administrative rule provisions for sufficient housing supply, sufficient affordable housing supply, and increased equity of housing outcomes for historically underserved and under-resourced communities.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills; AND two years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.
• OR Any combination of experience and education equivalent to five years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification
• Ability to solve a variety of planning problems relating to implementing statutory and administrative rule provisions for sufficient housing supply, sufficient affordable housing supply, and increased equity of housing outcomes for historically underserved and under-resourced communities.
• Through education and experience, knowledge of housing issues at the local, state, and national level to the assigned work.
• Education and experience to determine appropriate methods of research for individual projects
• Proficiency in writing to prepare technical memos, formal correspondence, bulletins, model ordinances, and other explanations to assist local governments.
• Oral presentation skills sufficient to conduct or assist in conducting training sessions, technical workshops, and public forums.
• Strong project, task, and timeline management skills in highly collaborative, remote work environments
• Iterative thinking style and comfort with dialogue regarding differing perspectives to generate well-rounded group decisions
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with community and regional leaders to identify and resolve issues involving housing that DLCD can reactively or proactively address.

Nice To Haves

• Lived or professional experience serving individuals from historically and currently underserved and under-resourced communities.
• Training or experience in fair housing, equity practices, or applied ethics
• Spanish language fluency. Individuals with fluency in other languages are also encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to local governments in Oregon to plan for sufficient housing supply, sufficient affordable housing supply, and increased equity of housing outcomes for marginalized and excluded communities
• Develop and maintain statewide resources, tools, and best practices for meeting Goal 10 – Housing requirements
• Lead assistance to local governments in completing obligations under Statewide Planning Goal 10 – Housing including updating housing capacity analyses and housing production strategies as required by OAR 660-008 and reviewing submitted deliverables for compliance with state statutes and rules
• Support Housing Division staff in the Acceleration Program referrals, audits, and acceleration agreement development as directed under the Housing Acceleration Program described in OAR 660-008
• Work and coordinate with interested parties, other state agencies, and local governments on these issues, with an emphasis on engaging historically and currently underserved and under-resourced communities in discussion of draft and revised program approaches
• Prepare technical memos, findings summaries, compliance reviews, and other housing planning documents that support Goal 10-Housing Requirements

Benefits

• Opportunity to collaborate with a team of talented professionals who are passionate about the agency’s mission and priorities.
• Flexible work location, with a mix of remote and in-office work.
• 11 paid holidays per year and additional personal business time off.
• Comprehensive benefit package options.
• The State of Oregon offers a competitive and affordable health and benefits package, including excellent medical, vision and dental coverage, paid holidays off, and personal business leave, as well as paid and accrued vacation and sick leave.
• In addition to standard medical benefits and employee leave, the state also provides additional optional benefits, such as basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
• After a qualifying period, new employees are enrolled in the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
• State employees also have access to benefits like deferred compensation plans through the Oregon Savings Growth Plan and the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level